Pine Forest

Great detail on these unusual looking pinecones. Wonderful use of depth of field (DOF) to bring the viewing into your photograph. Thanks so much for participating in this contest. There so many lovely images to choose from that it was so difficult to select only a few photographs.

The use of perspective gives the opportunity for the viewer to walk along in this image as if one could smell the scent of pine and become part of the photograph. The moss and low growing fern only add to the scene. Excellent image. Thanks for participating in my contest.

Great choice to view the pine forest from the bottom up! Love the use of the streaming sunlight through the trees which makes this a winning image. Thanks so much for participating in this contest. There so many lovely images to choose from that it was so difficult to select only a few photographs.

The texture of the pine needles against its black background makes this image stunning. I love the simplicity of the image where it provides a close view of the truly complex nature of the pine branch. Just stunning. Thanks for your participation in my contest.

This peaceful scenic view captured my eye immediately. I only wish there was more camera details and the story behind the image as it is truly a beautiful image. I loved winding creek framed with the two forest on either side. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

The pine trees framing the creek bed along with the rays of sunlight caught my eye for this beautiful image. Thanks so much for participating in this contest. There so many lovely images to choose from that it was so difficult to select only a few photographs.

I love the simplicity of this image! Great use of detail on the cones and branches and excellent depth of field to make the viewer almost want to reach out and touch your image. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

Truly beautiful image to reflect the natural wildlife and beauty within the pine forest. Great use of the blurred background to highlight the details on this delicate bird perched on a pine cone. Stunning photograph! Thanks for your participation in my contest.

Love the simplicity in this photograph. The garland of pine cones with the buds for hew cones brings out the true nature of the evergreen nature of the pine forest. Nicely done! Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

Great use of slow shutter speeds to blur the waters yet capture the details of the moss on the spikey trees. Excellent use of perspective makes one feel part of this photograph. Absolutely beautiful image of the outdoors! Thank you so much for your participation in my contest.

Love this photograph as it brings back images from the Ansel Adams days of framing the image in simplicity. Would have liked to see more information on the story behind the image. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

An apt title for this fluid image where the pine branches frame the snowy creamy pathway to ones imagination. Wonderful photograph with great use of the aperture and shutter settings to trigger a sense of calm and beauty. Excellent image! Thanks for your participation in my contest.

When I created this contest, I was not seeking abstract interpretations of a pine forest. But this image kept haunting me. I love the painterly feel, the colors and the blur of the trees within the forest. Very intriguing and beautiful image! Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

The pine forest has many details that can be overlooked when hiking. So I enjoyed this whimsical view of the forest floor with the colorful fungi which makes me looking for them on my next hike. Beautiful and creative image! Thanks for your participation in my contest.

Your image melts into sublime perfection as the colors and the textures blend into a masterpiece of beauty. It is the simple details that make this a wining image. Gorgeous image! Living in a pine forest is an enviable place to be. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

Beautiful winter image of the entrance to a snowy pine forest. Love the detail of the trees as the road curves into the forest. Only wish there was more to the story behind the image. Thanks for your participation in my contest.

I love the grandeur of this photograph and only want to learn more about the story behind the image. The grey skies add to the stark background with the pine forest dusting the foreground. The waterfall also caught my eye in the distance. Great portrait of the great west! Thanks for your participation in my contest.

Beautiful image with the mountains in the background and the snowy curve of the road bringing the viewer's eye towards the cabin. Nice details on the trees and composition of this image. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

This image only want me to know more and see more. The silky foreground of the tree roots and mossy path which frames the gentle hiker is sublime. The use of the lighting makes this a winning photograph. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

You are lucky to have such a beautiful forest so close to home. Your photograph is appealing as it brings the viewer along with you on the hike with your use of perspective. Your use of light streaming on the left is a good choice as well. Beautiful image! Thanks for your participation in my contest.

This lonely pine tree overlooking the forest in the background provides a wonder feel for this photograph. The background of the low mountain range and cloud cover in what looks like an early dawn image makes this a wining image. Simply Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in this contest. There so many lovely images to choose from that it was so difficult to select only a few photographs.

Love the creativity of this wonderful image! Only wish there were more information regarding the story of this image. Great use of detail in focusing on the whimsical of this challenge. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

What a great choice you made! Totally stunning use of what looks like infrared black and white to capture the beauty of the forest. Simply details highlight the image to create a creative image. Thanks so much for your participation in my contest.

Love the sharpness of this image which brings forth the detail of the pine forest. Only wish there were more information of the story behind the image. Thanks so much for participating in this contest. There so many lovely images to choose from that it was so difficult to select only a few photographs.